Monthly Archives: February 2012
Leaving Alexandria
Richard Holloway is well known for BBC Radio Scotland’s Sunday Morning with Richard Holloway.His relaxed, informative style makes a highly attractive programme. He was previously an Anglican priest, Episcopal Bishop of Edinburghand Scottish Episcopal Primus.
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Calling all Magnus Fin Fans
Janis Mackay crept modestly onto the children’s book writing scene in 2009 when she won the Kelpie’s Award with Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest. Modestly but not quietly.
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Edinburgh Parks are made of Gold
While residents have been aware of the quality of Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces for a long time, COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) has now recognised the city’s efforts with a gold award. At a ceremony in St Andrews, the City … Continue reading
The Bouncing Bishop
The traditional ground floor and garden flat which is the family home of Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, feels immediately welcoming and is full of books, family photographs, pictures and memorabilia of a so … Continue reading
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